All Obituaries

Jack Gray, 89, of Columbia Station, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026. Jack was born in Middleburg Heights. on December 6, 1936 to Leonard and Florence Gray (nee-Selzer).  Beloved husband of the late Kathleen, loving father of Tom, Chris and Julie Bowes (Tom), all of Columbia Station; grandfather to Clayton Bowes (Amanda), Melanie Belch (Ian), Allison Steidl (Joe), Zachary Gray (Ihtiander), and Rachel Gray; great-grandfather to Wyatt, Brighid, Josie, Jade, Juliet and ...

Barbara Anne Ryan Peterson-Caves January 6, 1934 – August 1, 2026 Barbara was born in Gandeeville, West Virginia to Hannibal T. Ryan Sr. and Ethel (Reed). “Bobbie” as she was fondly nicknamed, was smart and loved to learn. She was always active in her school and community, especially her church family having accepted her Lord and savior at a young age. Barbara's faith was her foundation and strength through her life journey carrying her through the many ups and downs, ...

William (Bill) Edmund Heidinger of Columbia Station, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home on July 29, 2026, at the age of 91. He was born on May 1, 1935 in Elizabethton, Tennessee. He is survived by his wife, Jean; his children, Craig Heidinger (Shawn), Jody Hezoucky (Frank), Bob Hershey (Kathy), and Randy Hershey, brothers Pete Heidinger, Bob Heidinger, Don Heidinger, Roland Heidinger, Mark Heidinger, and sisters Janet Carroll and Gayle Plum. Preceded in death by mother, Doris Heidinger, ...

Martha Lee Beckwith (née Volkmer), age 88, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, in Westlake, Ohio, surrounded by the love of her family. Martha was born on January 4, 1938, in Newport News, Virginia, the daughter of William P. Volkmer and Hannah W. T. Volkmer.  She grew up in Hampton, Virginia, where she met her husband, Richard Beckwith, a Navy man.  The couple moved to West Virginia, and more than a decade after that, settled in Cleveland, Ohio, where Martha ...

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Darlene Sutak, a beloved mother, grandma, meemaw, sister, aunt buddy, and friend, who died on 7/13/2026 surrounded by her family. Born on November 18th, 1957 in Lakewood Ohio, Darlene built a life full of family, work, and feeding anyone she came across.  All will remember Darlene for her deep care for her large extended family and good friends. She never missed an event that her children were participating in as they were her whole ...

  Karen E. Ludwig 85 of Cleveland, Ohio passed away peacefully on Monday July13th, 2026 at her home in Grafton, Ohio surrounded by her loved ones.   She was a loving mother, friend and wife. Preceded in death by her husband Richard, “Dick” E. Ludwig. Married in 1960 they built a life centered on hard work, a deep love for one another and animals.  She always spoke of fond memories as early as age 12, the age her father taught her to ...

Joni Suddeth was called home on July 12,2026 at the age of 59.  Joni was born in Berea, Ohio. On July 30,1966. She was the daughter to Julie (Jones) and Robert Suddreth.  She was a loving sister to Jodi ( Suddreth) Blevins and aunt to Corey (Jenn) Dillon and Tristen Blevins.  Joni worked at Rini Rego and Giant Eagle in Berea and Strongsville before retiring. Joni was extremely courageous and Embraced life to the fullest. She enjoyed boating, fishing, concerts, horseback ...

Christine Ottillie Owens, 78, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026. Christine was deeply loved by her family & friends. She was born on January 9, 1948, Ingolstadt, Germany. She is survived by her Children-Michael(Linda) Owens, Michelle Owens(Johnny Reed), Robert(Wendy) Owens, Sister-In-Law-Karen Tymchenko, Niece-Carol Tymchenko, Great-Niece-Olivia, Nephews-Carl & Shawn Moore, 9 Grandchildren, 13 Great-Grandchildren. Christine is now at peace with the ones she loved so dearly. ...

Dorothy Virginia Goebel April 4, 1928 – July 7, 2026 (Aged 98 years) Dorothy Virginia Goebel (nee Brandt) died of complications due to dementia on July 7, 2026.  Dorothy was born April 4, 1928, in Berea, Ohio to Ruth and Albert Brandt. She was predeceased  by her parents and brother, as well as her husband of 74 years, Thomas F. Goebel.Dorothy’s  own family included four children: Cheryl A. Boord (Kelly), Richard T. Goebel (Margaret), Robert  M. Goebel ...

Susan M. Kraus (nee Stout), age 67 of Olmsted Township passed away peacefully Friday July 3, 2026.  She was born on October 29,1958 to Max and Jeanne Stout (both deceased) in Columbus, Ohio.  She was the beloved wife of Mark Kraus for 29 years.  Sue was the loving mother of four children:  Michael Mental, Jr (Jess), Addie Emerine (Cory), Meghan Spriggs (Michael), and Bridget Turk (Shawn).  She was also stepmother to Taylor Kraus (Katie) and Jordan Kraus (Katy).  ...